If a Hypothesis Is Tested, and a Theory Is Drawn

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a hypothesis is tested, and a theory is drawn, is the hypothesis proven?

• A)no; it is supported
• B)no; it is suggested but very unstable
• C)maybe; it depends on how much testing was done
• D)yes; theories are basically laws of nature that are proven

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Definitions:

Echoic Memory

Part of the sensory memory that specifically stores auditory information for a few seconds after the original sound is heard.

Implicit

Refers to something that is understood or implied without being directly stated or expressed.

Partial Report Method

A research technique used in cognitive psychology to study the capacity and duration of short-term visual memory.

Sperling's Study

A series of experiments by George Sperling that investigated the capacity and duration of the sensory memory.